The Top 10 Most Exciting River Runs Ecuador
March 5, 2010 – 3:17 pm | 2 Comments

Ecuador is a country blessed with huge Andean slopes and deep Amazon valleys. These combination of Andean Mountains dropping into the Amazon jungle forms tremendously fun rivers for kayaking and whitewater rafting. Fast moving water combined with temperate weather makes rafting and kayaking a super enjoyable activity. We’ve collected the top 10 most exciting whitewater river runs in Ecuador for you to enjoy.

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Adventure Trips

From the Amazon Jungle to the Highest Active Volcano in the World. Ecuador offers the opportunity to make your adventure dreams come true. Hike a volcano, jump from a bridge, run a class V river. Everything is possible.

Galapagos Islands

The Galapagos Islands continue to be a paradise for adventurers, biologists and turists seeking the thrill of visiting a place in Earth like no other. Exploring The Galapagos Islands is an experience that you will always remember.

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See breathtaking Andean locations, adventurous river runs and ancient Amazon Jungle people.

Amazing Adventures

Here you will find commentary and tips on how to find the Top Adventure Trips in Ecuador. These are unique trips that are far from the beaten path but still with comfort in mind. Waorani visits, Galapagos kayaking and more.

Upcoming Trips

Learn about the latest trips that are happening in Ecuador. The best way to explore Ecuador is through unique and personalized trips. In this section, we’ll give you a sample of the trips you could be part of.

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Incredible opportunity to connect with Mother Earth
July 8, 2010 – 1:32 pm | 2 Comments
Incredible opportunity to connect with Mother Earth

Loja Province is over 2,000 meters over the see level and has a perfect climate. Its capital, also called Loja, is one of the oldest cities in the country and renowned as the “cradle of the arts, literature and music” of Ecuador. In this area, there are a variety of accommodations, but only one has been a finalist in the prices of London World Travel (Best Hotel and Spa Resort). Just 2 km from the parish of Vilcabamba (“Sacred Valley” in pre-Quechua language), watching the majestic Andes, lies the heavenly hotel-spa Madre Tierra.

Hostería Pakari Sumak: A corner of comfort in the middle of the rainforest
June 8, 2010 – 11:43 am | No Comment
Hostería Pakari Sumak: A corner of comfort in the middle of the rainforest

I want to introduce you to the Lodge Sumak Pakari, which is privileged to be located in the middle of a unique ecosystem, shaped by science and legend, wanting to share it with us. Pakari Sumak invites us to this corner of the Ecuadorian rainforest without forgetting the comfort or the respect for nature in its architecture.

What to do in Patagonia, A unique traverse in Torres del Paine
March 11, 2009 – 6:03 pm | One Comment
What to do in Patagonia, A unique traverse in Torres del Paine

Everybody has a goal or just wants to do something without an apparet reason. The last few days of our trip in the Patagonia, we met a Chilean friend, Mauro, who -as he told us- …

Upano River. Rafting the Canyon of The Sacred Waterfalls
January 14, 2009 – 12:10 am | No Comment

UPANO: Morona Santiago Province, Sucua is the nearest town. Clase IV, IV+
The Upano is a dream come true. The river of the Sacred Waterfalls so deep in the Amazon jungle that its sheer solitude makes …

Climbing Cotopaxi: 8 Important Facts You Should Know About the Mountain Refuge
January 3, 2009 – 4:15 pm | 5 Comments

Here are some facts you should know to help you prepare before visiting the Cotopaxi volcano and the refuge:

Entrance Fee: The entrance fee to the Cotopaxi National Park is $10 for foreigners and $2 for …

Climbing Cayambe Volcano is Always an Interesting Task
May 27, 2008 – 12:08 pm | 2 Comments
Climbing Cayambe Volcano is Always an Interesting Task

The Cayambe volcano (5,790 m) is my favorite mountain in Ecuador. Whenever I feel stressed out or tired of the city, I plan a escapade to climb the Cayambe. It is a great and …

I am running a race: 15K Quito-Ultimas Noticias . Wish me luck
May 16, 2008 – 12:35 am | 2 Comments

The Quito Ultimas Noticias race in Quito, Ecuador is a tradition. June 1st 2008 will be the 47th edition and I am competing.

Vuelta al Cotopaxi: Mountain Biking (Adventure) Race in Ecuador
November 23, 2007 – 1:26 pm | 7 Comments

“Vuelta al Cotopaxi” is a mountain biking race that goes all the way around Cotopaxi, an active volcano in the western part of the Ecuadorian Andes. It is an annual event that this …

Rio Napo Festival
November 16, 2007 – 2:12 pm | No Comment

The Napo River Festival is a special annual event organized by the Fundacion Rio Napo and supported by the Ecuadorian Rivers Institute to raise awareness of the Napo watershed and its importance to everyone. …